Treatment of Offenders with Mental DisordersRobert M. Wettstein This volume presents current treatment approaches for offenders with mental disorders in a variety of settings. After reviewing administrative and legal issues in the provision of care, the volume addresses therapeutic work with inpatients, outpatients, and incarcerated persons. Separate chapters cover special issues in treatment of sexual offenders, offenders with mental retardation, and juvenile offenders. Throughout, the approaches featured are interdisciplinary and eclectic, incorporating biological and psychological perspectives. This volume will be of use to mental health practitioners as well as legal professionals in criminal justice and mental health law. |
Contents
Administration of Treatment Programs for Offenders | 1 |
Legal Aspects of the Treatment of Offenders | 44 |
Inpatient Treatment of Offenders with Mental Disorders | 126 |
CommunityBased Forensic Treatment | 168 |
Treatment in Jails and Prisons | 211 |
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